Books of Iceland

Akureyri town centre

Sjoppan vöruhús is a family-run design shop in Akureyri that has sold through a small hatch since 2014. Its range includes porcelain and gifts, with stationery and books also listed online. The shop is at Kaupvangsstræti 21 in Listagilið, and its website carries changing opening information.

Best for Design gifts and small homewares

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Reykjavík / Iceland

In Reykjavík, Bókin is an antiquarian bookshop stocking rare and collectible volumes.

Best for Antiquarian and rare books

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Old Harbour, Reykjavík

HAF Store at Geirsgata 7 in Reykjavík sells home décor including candles, vases, prints and flowers, along with books, skincare, perfume and watches. Its upper floor houses HAF Studio, an interior architecture and design workshop.

Best for Icelandic home décor and lifestyle goods

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Kolaportid, Reykjavik's weekend public market at Tryggvagata 19, where stalls of collectors, booksellers and food traders run Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-17:00. First-party door live with vendor directory and events.

Best for Collectors, booksellers and food traders

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Austurstræti, Reykjavík / Online

An Icelandic bookshop, founded 1872 — the national living room where a book-mad nation browses, sips and buys for jólabókaflóð. Every Icelander has stood in these aisles.

Best for Iceland’s bookstore since 1872

Bankastræti, Reykjavík

Saga Store at Bankastræti 11 in Reykjavík sells Icelandic souvenirs and gifts including handcrafted items, clothing, food and books, and is the official reseller of Kidka Icelandic wool products. Its signature item is the Positive Potatoes, small encouraging souvenirs.

Best for Icelandic wool products and souvenirs

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